The season opening Friday night football game against Shawnee Mission East, which was played on the road at SM South’s stadium, is previewed following the low scoring football jamboree scrimmage.

The Chesty Lions football team prevailed in victory over Shawnee Mission East, 29-14. The team broke open a tight 15-14 game with two fourth quarter TD’s. Senior tailback Jan Demby lead all rushers with 99 yards on 14 carries. Demby also took a first quarter kick-off return 90 yards for the opening touchdown.

Boys coach Steve Sublett and new girls CC coach Ted Juneau highlight the upcoming LHS cross country season and team makeup.

LHS girls golf coach Paige Carney highlights the upcoming season.

The girl’s tennis team won its opening home dual meet, defeating Shawnee Mission East.

Kyle Roste won the opening race in the 22-team Manhattan Invitational cross county meet, with a time of 9:34.0

The all-girl L.A. based rock band, The Go-Go’s, is highlighted in an article, prior to their Monday, September 14th performance at the Lawrence Opera House.

“Tattoo You” by Rolling Stones now tops the Billboard hits Albums chart.

Back In The Day
Aug 31 – Sept 6, 1981
September 14 – 20, 1981